By Dan Hinchen

The Society is CLOSED on Monday, 18 April, in observance of Patriot’s Day. But despite a shortened week, we still have these programs on tap:

– Tuesday, 19 April, 1:00PM : Looking for something fun to do during school vacation week? Look no further! Join us for “Comic History – Making Your Own Comic Explaining the Stamp Act.” This family program features noted historian J.L. Bell and the Boston Comics Roundtable who will engage participants in the history of the Stamp Act through stories of 18th century children and then assist and inspire young historians to create their own comic based on the events. The workshops are free, although space is limited and prior registration is required, please RSVP. The program and the comic book have been made possible through the support of the Society of the Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Historical Society. 

– Wednesday 20 April, 9:00AM : “Teaching Thomas Jefferson” is an interdisiplinary workshop which introduces participants to the Society’s collection of Jeffeson manuscripts. This program is open to educators and history enthusiasts for a fee of $25 per person (to cover materials and lunch). Educators can earn 22.5 PDPs or one graduate credit (for an additional fee). To Register / For more information: complete this registration form, or contact the education department ateducation@masshist.org or 617-646-0557.

– Wednesday, 20 April, 6:00PM : “The Citizen Poets of Boston: A Collection of Forgotten Poems, 1789-1820” is a public author talk featuring Paul Lewis of Boston College. Lewis and his research team completed a 3-year project at Boston College to review about 4,500 poems published in 59 different literary magazines. These mostly forgotten works have been brought back to light in this publication. Mr. Lewis and members of the research team will discuss the project and read from the book. This talk is open to the public, registration required. There is a pre-talk reception at 5:30PM and the talk begins at 6:00PM.

– Saturday, 23 April, 10:00AM : Our Saturday tour returns! After a few weeks off, we are back with The History and Collections of the MHS, a docent-led tour through the public spaces in our building on Boylston St. This tour is free and open to the public, no reservations required for small groups or individuals. Larger parties of 8 or more should contact Curator of Art Anne Bentley in advance at abentley@masshist.org or 617-646-0508.